Meat Mechanico

1512 E Fowler Ave Unit C, Tampa, FL 33612
American
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Meat Mechanico has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Meat Mechanico was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Meat Mechanico's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup overtop grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lamb thawing in standing water. Chef turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mops sitting inside mop bucket by mop sink.
42-01-4
67
Nov 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Meat Mechanico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Meat Mechanico on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Meat Mechanico compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Meat Mechanico most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Meat Mechanico's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Meat Mechanico have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Meat Mechanico means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.